Sooty Shearwater

Harlequin Frog Species This species is from Central and South America.| It has been found that many of them have disappeared completely. Scientists believe this is due to disease. This disease is caused by the chytrid fungus which seeps through the thin skin of the amphibian. Global warming has increased evaporation in the tropical mountains of the Americas, which in turn has promoted cloud formation, the study reports. That cloud cover may have actually decreased daytime temperatures by blocking sunlight. At the same time, it may have served as an insulating blanket to raise nighttime highs. This causes the ideal temperature for the fungus to thrive.

The Minke Whale The Minke is the world’s most hunted whale, and there has been an astounding decline in the number left. Scientists are saying that a sharp contraction in sea ice in Antarctica is the reason. The latest findings say that fallen by nearly half in less than a decade. Many believe that this animal is becoming extinct because of the lack of krill, which is it’s main food source, and krill live on the edge of sea ice.